The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in association with Brihanmumbai Custom Brokers Association (BCBA) planned and designed an Orientation and Skill Development program for the youth to explore the opportunities in logistics business and to spread the word of future employment scope for people residing in and around the proposed Vadhavan Port, in the eco-sensitive Dahanu Taluka. The workshop provided valuable information on the opening of a new window of employment to the regional population relating to EXIM trade and customs clearance activities along with a wide array of other supporting services within the port ecosystem. Office bearers of BCBA, Mr. Sanjeev Harale and Mr. Paresh Thakkar and Committee Member Mr. Rahul Bhojani attended and presented to the large audience gathered to shape their future. BCBA Senior Vice President, Mr. Sanjeev Harale gave an insightful understanding of the various types of job and activity opportunities which would be available with this multi-fold development. Vice President, BCBA, Mr. Paresh Thakkar explained how in the past history of the world and specifically in India, port cities have developed and brought prosperity to the inhabitants for current and future generations. They also gave assurance of the full support of BCBA to JNPA and the people in the vicinity of the port. Many examples and testimonials were shared of individuals working in this industry and their successful growth story. JNPA appreciated the role played by BCBA for supporting the orientation and skill development with youngsters. This soft initiative for skill development, concurrent with the port building, will benefit the youth who want to make a career in the Shipping and Logistics industry. BCBA reaffirmed its commitment to conduct many more workshops for grooming and handholding the Gen Next and provide 1st stage employment as well as encouragement for entrepreneurship in the field of Customs Clearance and Logistics.